Warning: This article contains mentions of substance use and death by suicide.

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She would return to “DWTS” years later, in 2012, for its All-Stars season.

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Although things were going great for Monaco professionally, she faced some personal challenges during this period.

In 2009, her apartment was burglarized while she slept in her bedroom.

Monaco was unharmed in the attack.

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The burglar was apprehended and, months later, sentenced to 12 to 30 months in prison.

Years later, Monaco would experience another tragedy when her home was damaged by a fire.

While Monaco did not publicly comment on the incident, her mother confirmed it in an exclusive interview withPeople.

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As her mother told it, Monaco had tested negative for COVID-19 multiple times.

This would not be the only time Hartley would step in for Monaco.

She temporarily took over the role again in 2022.

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However, news that Monaco was being written out of the show had begun circulating.

She suggested that any new man in her life would have big shoes to fill after Gonzalez.

If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available.

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Five years later, in 2019, Miller exited the show.

#BillyMiller ’s untimely departure from #gh.

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Former co-stars across the soap opera community and primetime shows expressed profound sadness over the news.

Once again, Monaco maintained a public silence.

(viaTV Insider).

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